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← Units · Ranged
Demesne Arbalists
By Amya · Updated 2026-07-17
Where this unit shines, by fight type
Blob4/10
Flank1/10
Skirmish5/10
Duelling4/10
150Base Leadership
Leadership Doctrine
Standard-16% leadership126
Premium-10% leadership135
Veterancy Line what to spend your points on. Nodes unlock as the unit levels.
Recommended veterancyTop Line (do NOT take the last node), rest Bot Line
Hover or focus a node for detail.
Increases armour penetration by 5%.Max level 1
Increases weapons range by 9%.Max level 1
Each level increases critical value by 4%.Max level 2
Each level increases piercing damage by 2%.Max level 2
Each level increases armour penetration by 5%.Max level 3
Each level increases critical value by 4%.Max level 2
Increases rate of fire by 12%.Max level 1
Each level increases armour penetration by 7.5%.Max level 2
Increases rate of fire by 6%. Changes unit name to 'Elite Arbalists'.Max level 1
Each level increases ammo by 10%.Max level 2
Increases unit headcount by 3.Max level 1
Each level increases health by 3%.Max level 2
Each level increases rate of fire by 12%.Max level 2
Each level increases ammo by 10%.Max level 2
Each level increases piercing defence by 3%.Max level 2
Unlocks Close Shot. On activation the unit only attacks the closest enemies, and with greater accuracy.Max level 1
Holds position even if the enemy are close. Changes unit appearance. Changes unit name to 'Elite Arbalists'.Max level 1
Counters
- Loses to: Units with Block or heavy anti range dmg
- Struggles vs: Fast units like claymores
- This unit counters: Cavs & anything that doesn’t have block
Skills & Formations
Suppressing FireSuppressing FireOrder the unit to fire on the designated area.
Close ShotClose ShotThe unit only attacks the nearest enemies, with greater accuracy.
DispersedDispersedA loose formation that reduces unit vulnerability to ranged weapons.
Three RanksThree RanksThe unit forms three ranks. Good for concentrating fire.
Playstyle
- Press 2 is your main spell, you NEED to press V every time before pressing 2, their IA is a bit special and will keep moving and attacking at the same time so just press V and insta 2 after
- Huge dmg drop-off. You need to be near the fights to have actual impact (their press 2 tho can have good range)
- Never overlap their spell with Double Shot. Do one then the other
Doctrines
Highest level you can.
Mandatory
Double Fire Doctrine VEpicUnlocks Double Fire.Cannot be used with Focus Fire.Cooldown lasts 45 seconds.
Epic Impale DoctrineEpicEnables the crossbow bolt unit to penetrate 1 additional target when attacking.
Unit Damage Doctrine VEpicIncreases damage dealt to unit by 120 points,Increases all types of damage by 80 points.
Top Pick
Filler
MEGA mandatory: either Double Fire + ROF doctrine OR basic ROF. Either way adds +1 shot to the spell (6 to 7 arrows). Bolt Penetration is also huge. Accuracy and Ammo are not strictly required, can be replaced by Hero DMG (pen) or any piercing DMG increase.
Attributes
Lvl 1 & 18
Basic
- Health
- 1,783
- Strength
- 26
- Speed
- 5
- Labour
- 3.64
Attack
- Piercing damage
- 1,528
- Piercing armour pen.
- 1,868
Defence
- Piercing defence
- 288
- Slashing defence
- 352
- Blunt defence
- 327
WIPMax level stats are not in yet. Switch back to Lvl 1 for the unit's current attributes.